Form MCS-150B and Instructions - Combined Motor Carrier Identification Report and Hazardous Materials Safety Permit Application

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration process requires that companies define the type of business operation (Motor Carrier, Broker, Shipper, Freight Forwarder and/or Cargo Tank Facility) that they plan to establish. FMCSA’s responsibilities include monitoring and...

Form MCS-150C and Instructions - Intermodal Equipment Provider Identification Report

Warning: The MCS-150C form is for intermodal equipment provider (IEP) registrations and updates only. Forms submitted by non-IEPs will not be processed by FMCSA.

Each IEP that offers intermodal equipment for transportation in interstate commerce must file anIntermodal Equipment...

Form BOC-3 - Designation of Agents for Service of Process

Only a process agent, on behalf of the applicant (carrier), can file Form BOC-3 (Designation of Process Agents) with the FMCSA.  A broker or freight forwarder applicant, without CMVs, can file Form BOC-3 on their own behalf. Only one completed form may be on file. It must include...

Bous voyagez entre les Etats-Unis et le Canada? Ce qu’il faut savoir avant de partir…

Cette brochure d'information fournit des ressources pour les conducteurs qui voyagent transfrontalière entre les États-Unis et au Canada

Traveling Between the U.S. and Canada? Know Before You Go Brochure

This brochure provides informational resources for drivers who are traveling cross-border between the United States and Canada

Verifying a Carrier's Operating Authority Brochure

This brochure provides guidance to state, local and county law enforcment personnel on how to verify if a  motor carrier requires operating authority to transport goods or passengers for hire.

Foreign Commercial Motor Vehicle Awareness Training Program Brochure

This brochure provides an overview of the FMCSA Foreign Commercial Vehicle Awareness Training Program for state, local and county law enforcement personnel.

How to Comment on FMCSA Rulemakings

How do I comment on a rulemaking?

You may comment on rulemakings published by any modal administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation either electronically or in writing. Submit written, signed comments to the docket number appearing in the heading of the rulemaking to Docket...

Do I Need a USDOT Number?

Companies that operate commercial vehicles transporting passengers or hauling cargo in interstate commerce must be registered with the FMCSA and must have a USDOT Number. Also, commercial intrastate hazardous materials carriers who haul quantities requiring a safety permit must register for a...

State-by-state Instructions for Submitting Medical Certificates to the State Driver Licensing Agencies

This document provides instructions on how your State is collecting your ME Certificate information.